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When disaster strikes, people shouldn't have to choose between their safety and their pets, but organizers of a disaster training in Barre Saturday said it happens too often nationwide."We know people have died because of the fact that they didn't want to leave because their pets had no place to go," chair of the Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team Barry Londeree said.That's why the Central Vermont team held a workshop to teach volunteers how to set up an emergency animal shelter. "They are learning about proper handling skills for a variety animals: cats, dogs, we also have reptiles and snakes," Londeree said. VDART has five teams across the state to help animals in need. In November, they set up a shelter in Milton after a strong wind storm left many without power.Londeree said while the state doesn't have as many severe natural disasters as other parts of the country, when they do hit, it can be overwhelming. "We have a ton of pets. We have the most pets per household in the country," Londeree said. Three out of four residents claim to have a pet, according to demographics released by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Londeree hopes to increase the amount of trained volunteers to help set up shelters across the state when needed, so that no Vermonter has to make that tough and often dangerous choice.

BARRE, Vt. —

When disaster strikes, people shouldn't have to choose between their safety and their pets, but organizers of a disaster training in Barre Saturday said it happens too often nationwide.

"We know people have died because of the fact that they didn't want to leave because their pets had no place to go," chair of the Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team Barry Londeree said.

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That's why the Central Vermont team held a workshop to teach volunteers how to set up an emergency animal shelter.

"They are learning about proper handling skills for a variety animals: cats, dogs, we also have reptiles and snakes," Londeree said.

VDART has five teams across the state to help animals in need.

In November, they set up a shelter in Milton after a strong wind storm left many without power.

Londeree said while the state doesn't have as many severe natural disasters as other parts of the country, when they do hit, it can be overwhelming.

"We have a ton of pets. We have the most pets per household in the country," Londeree said.

Three out of four residents claim to have a pet, according to demographics released by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Londeree hopes to increase the amount of trained volunteers to help set up shelters across the state when needed, so that no Vermonter has to make that tough and often dangerous choice.